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    Offline Moparpena

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    Older folks opinions and statements.
    « on: December 30, 2009 - 08:20:31 PM »
    Few of my grandpa´s (88yo wwII vet) opinions about my actions and some about this modern world we are living.

    I bought 1986 bmw m5.
    "Too loud and sucks gas, sell it!"

    I bought bmw 750 next, shud be quiet now.
    "Too heavy and too big engine, sucks much gas, sell it!"

    I bought my Challenger
    "??! Body rotten and engine dead, no good." - Thats the basic opinion from him if car has one spot of rust or perfectly running
    engine just doesnt sound right for him  ;D

    About computer technology:
    "All doctors have dang computers today to play with, and there they read that I have had a stroke, and I cant have my
     drivers licence anymore  >:( "

    About internet:
    "They will shut internet off soon, it´s evil place, childs watch porn there!! :villagers: "

    Grandpa makes me smile every time when we speak  :2thumbs:
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    wagesofsin

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    Re: Older folks opinions and statements.
    « Reply #1 on: December 30, 2009 - 09:07:31 PM »
    Quote from: Moparpena on December 30, 2009 - 08:20:31 PM
    Few of my grandpa´s (88yo wwII vet) opinions about my actions and some about this modern world we are living.

    I bought 1986 bmw m5.
    "Too loud and sucks gas, sell it!"

    I bought bmw 750 next, shud be quiet now.
    "Too heavy and too big engine, sucks much gas, sell it!"

    I bought my Challenger
    "??! Body rotten and engine dead, no good." - Thats the basic opinion from him if car has one spot of rust or perfectly running
    engine just doesnt sound right for him  ;D

    About computer technology:
    "All doctors have dang computers today to play with, and there they read that I have had a stroke, and I cant have my
     drivers licence anymore  >:( "

    About internet:
    "They will shut internet off soon, it´s evil place, childs watch porn there!! :villagers: "

    Grandpa makes me smile every time when we speak  :2thumbs:



    sounds like a wise man.    ::)
    i agree with all but the challenger remark.  :poopoke:

    i'd love to hang out with him for a day.   :bigsmile:
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    Offline priderocks

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    Re: Older folks opinions and statements.
    « Reply #2 on: December 30, 2009 - 11:27:28 PM »
    Excellent! Sounds like a cool guy.
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    Offline Aussie Challenger

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    Re: Older folks opinions and statements.
    « Reply #3 on: December 31, 2009 - 02:55:33 AM »
      It is always good to get an opinion from the older generation, that is the way wisdom can be passed on.   :thumbsup:
      Back in the '60's & '70's I always tried to chat with the older generation when time permitted, obviously time moves on and some old opinions need to change or be modified.   :bigsmile:

      Also MOPARS will always rule even with the passing of time.   :burnout:   :2thumbs:
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    Re: Older folks opinions and statements.
    « Reply #4 on: December 31, 2009 - 03:15:25 AM »
    Your grand pap sounds like a very wise man  :thumbsup:
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    Re: Older folks opinions and statements.
    « Reply #5 on: December 31, 2009 - 06:30:57 AM »
     :iagree:  Totally
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    Offline whitesatinmopar

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    Re: Older folks opinions and statements.
    « Reply #6 on: December 31, 2009 - 10:53:03 AM »
     :2thumbs: Your grandpa's age has gave him many experiences which usually also brings logical wisdom. Hard to question logical wisdom. 
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    Offline Moparpena

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    Re: Older folks opinions and statements.
    « Reply #7 on: December 31, 2009 - 11:23:01 AM »
    That´s true, and that´s why he can say his opinion without being mean.

    When I lost my woman, he said simply:"She did not love you."

    Its good to have straight forward people near you.
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    Re: Older folks opinions and statements.
    « Reply #8 on: December 31, 2009 - 11:41:09 AM »
    Sounds like a pretty smart fellow...   :grinyes:   Sounds like the kind of person that doesn't tell you what you want to hear, but what you need to hear.  Those folks are invaluable.....     :2thumbs:   
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    « Reply #9 on: January 02, 2010 - 04:23:47 PM »
    Moparpena, if you haven't yet, please record or film your grandfather. He has a perspective to be valued - and cherished - long after he's not around anymore :2thumbs: I was the last child and spent precious little time seeking my parent's advice on anything - my last grandparent passed when i was eleven give or take. As alzheimer's claimed my Dad's mind he came into my room once to say "I want you to know I love you", then turned around and walked out. I thought to myself, 'I know that' and didn't give it much thought afterwards. He passed within the year, but it wasn't until decades later when Dementia/Alzheimers would be publicized by the media that I understood what an effort that must have taken.

    My Dad was a factory worker so far as I ever knew; Pressman Feeder his last job title and his only advice to me was "Don't work in a factory". Roger that Dad :2thumbs:
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    Offline usraptr

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    Re: Older folks opinions and statements.
    « Reply #10 on: January 02, 2010 - 05:09:33 PM »
    When I was growing up my favorite line was "I can't!"   My dad's (now 82 years young) response was "Can't never did anything."  That has stuck with me my whole life and got me throw a lot of tight spots.
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    « Reply #11 on: January 02, 2010 - 05:29:36 PM »
    Quote from: usraptr on January 02, 2010 - 05:09:33 PM
    When I was growing up my favorite line was "I can't!"   My dad's (now 82 years young) response was "Can't never did anything."  That has stuck with me my whole life and got me throw a lot of tight spots.


    perfect!!

    thats how i raised my kids, they'd say i cant do that, and id say i can,
    i can do absolutely anything!!! a little research, trial and error... it gets done.

    knowledge is power.
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    Offline Moparpena

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    Re: Older folks opinions and statements.
    « Reply #12 on: January 05, 2010 - 08:55:30 PM »
    Quote from: RusTy/SE on January 02, 2010 - 04:23:47 PM
    Moparpena, if you haven't yet, please record or film your grandfather. He has a perspective to be valued - and cherished - long after he's not around anymore :2thumbs:

    That´s good advice, I may take my camera with me for next visit. Old man is still sharp as a razor blade.

    We all have to keep in mind that 1 year may change alot when person is over 80 yo.

    Few days ago me and my brother were assembling new washing machine for grandpa. When the work was done, we were ready for test run. Grandpa said: "No, boys. I dont have enought laundry jet and we sure are not going to run that machine empty. It takes water and power!!"
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    « Reply #13 on: January 05, 2010 - 08:56:55 PM »
    Quote from: Moparpena on January 05, 2010 - 08:55:30 PM
    That´s good advice, I may take my camera with me for next visit. Old man is still sharp as a razor blade.

    We all have to keep in mind that 1 year may change alot when person is over 80 yo.

    Few days ago me and my brother were assembling new washing machine for grandpa. When the work was done, we were ready for test run. Grandpa said: "No, boys. I dont have enought laundry jet and we sure are not going to run that machine empty. It takes water and power!!"



     :smilielol:  sharp as a tack for sure!!!

    i dont know him, but tell him we all love him!!!!   :2thumbs:
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    Re: Older folks opinions and statements.
    « Reply #14 on: January 05, 2010 - 09:30:42 PM »
    Gramps about internet forums;

    "Post count?"

    "No one gives a rip what your post count is son, unless you're sellin' the farm!"
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